Archive for April, 2008
The great organic myths: Why organic foods are an indulgence the world … - The Independent
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
They’re not healthier or better for the environment – and they’re packed with pesticides. In an age of climate change and shortages, these foods are an indugence the world can’t afford, argues environmental expert Rob Johnston The study of Life …
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Cornucopia Institute files complaint with USDA - Organic-Market.Info
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Cornucopia Institute files complaint with USDAOrganic-Market.Info, Germany - 11 minutes agoA national group with ties to the community of Cornucopia has filed a complaint with the USDA about toxic ingredients in organic food. …
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Green Kitchens - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Green is everywhere. It’s the “new black.” It’s a mantra heard from the grocery store to the gas pump to the automobile showroom. Given so much advice, where should we start? With Earth Day and its barrage of information about greenhouse gas, carbon …
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Organic cocktails on tap at Black Pearl - Denver Post
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Black Pearl Organic food is so last week. It’s all about organic cocktails! Black Pearl, which boasts one of the Platt Park neighborhood’s most well-attended bars, debuted a slew of organic cocktails last week, including martinis, mojitos and …
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Organic favorite - Wine Lovers’ Page
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Organic favoriteWine Lovers’ Page, KY - 1 hour agoOrganic food is becoming a hot item in the grocery store. Organics have grown at a rate of nearly 20 percent per year for the last seven years, …
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AM Greenlist: Food Fight! - Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Los Angeles Times
AM Greenlist: Food Fight!Los Angeles Times, CA - 24 minutes agoThe OCA and Dr. Bronner’s feel only products that meet USDA’s organic food regulations should be able to use the word “organic” on their packaging. …
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Plans for Tacoma food co-op continue to simmer - Tacoma News Tribune
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Fresh. Local. Healthy. Organic. Volunteers working to create a food-selling cooperative in Tacoma say they want it all – in due time. In the fall of 2006, a group of Tacoma residents started talking about creating the Tacoma Food Co-op, a business …
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Gaia Baby Food Cooking Classes - Oregonian
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008I’ve been a fan of Portland-based, mom-owned Gaia Baby Food for a while now. My daughter just LOVED their organic, homemade, home delivered baby and toddler food. Now owner Alisa Gaylord is switching things up and starting a cooking class to teach us …
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John McChesney, NPR Biography - NPR News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Since 1979 senior correspondent John McChesney has been with NPR, where he has served as national editor (responsible for domestic news) and senior foreign editor. Over the course of his career with NPR, McChesney covered a variety of beats and …
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Organic food prices up - WLUC TV 6
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008MARQUETTE — Inflation and high gas prices are also causing the cost of food to rise. And natural and organic food is no different, except that many of those grocery items are pricier than their conventional counterparts to begin with. Locally …
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